James Redington

Background

Redington was born on Prospect Hill, just outside the old medieval city, the youngest of six.

Career

He was secretary of the Galway branch of the Gaelic League in 1896. Politically he followed Parnell and John Redmond. At his election in 1960 he was the oldest recorded Mayor (aged 88) but despite this Redington kept up an active schedule.

The highlight of his term was returning from New York in October 1960 with the Civic Sword and Mace of Galway.

He was presented them by Mistress Millicent Hearst, Senior, along with Irish Minister for External Affairs, Frank Aiken.

Achievements

• He was a founder member of The Connacht Tribune and a member of the Gaelic Athletic Association (Gaelic Athletic Association).

Politics

He chose not to affiliate with any political party during his career.

Membership

In 1937 he became an independent member of the reinstituted Galway Corporation.